Ransomware Rumble: BlackSuit’s Attack on CDK Global Leaves Car Dealerships in Chaos
The BlackSuit ransomware gang, a rebrand of Royal, is wreaking havoc by targeting CDK Global, forcing car dealerships across North America to revert to pen and paper. CDK is negotiating for a decryptor to regain control of its systems and data.
Hot Take:
Switching from digital to pen and paper? CDK Global’s IT outage has car dealerships feeling like they’ve traveled back in time to the 90s. Looks like BlackSuit ransomware decided it was time for an old-school reboot!
Key Points:
- BlackSuit ransomware gang is responsible for CDK Global’s IT outage.
- CDK Global is negotiating with the gang to prevent data leaks and secure a decryptor.
- The outage has forced car dealerships to revert to manual operations, affecting sales and services.
- Major players like Penske and Sonic Automotive have also been impacted.
- BlackSuit is a rebrand of the Royal ransomware operation, linked to numerous high-profile attacks.
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